This time last week I was unwinding in beautiful Aruba. I spent a long weekend there, and then returned to a busy work week. I was away from The Pretty Dish for a few days playing catch up, please forgive me! Here are a few snapshots from my trip…which was way too short. The water was some of the bluest I’ve seen.

Before I headed to the airport on my last day, I got a piña colada and spent a few moments taking in all that blue.

Victorian homes, horse-drawn carriages, trolleys and salt water taffy await. This weekend Fiancé Mike and I are driving to the shore to end the summer in one of my favorite places – Cape May. Happy Labor Day Weekend friends, and a relaxing time to all.

This time last week, BF Mike and I were just short of returning home from our week-long vacation in Cabo San Lucas. The trip marked my third visit to the Baja Peninsula, but each time my experience is a little different. Here are my favorite five takeaways from this year’s trip, told through my {very} amateur photos:

1. The view from my poolside chair………

2. A randomly good cheese/charcuturie plate and pasta arrabiata dish from Doc Wine Bar. Who knew we’d find great Italian food in Mexico? The cheese and meat are straight from Italy, and the handwritten menu was a nice touch.

3. Good tequila……..

4. The beach. The surf was too rough for swimming, but the sound of the massive waves crashing was so relaxing, and the breeze was quite pleasant…….